Jean-Luc Ponty is one of the rare artists who completely redefined his instrument’s role in modern music. Born in Avranches, France in 1942 and classically trained at the Conservatoire de Paris, he was originally on track for an orchestral career. But the discovery of Miles Davis and John Coltrane changed his course: Ponty began experimenting with the violin in a jazz setting, something few had dared to do at that time. By the 1960s, he was already a force in the European jazz scene, recording b

Please join us in wishing Jean-Luc Ponty a happy and healthy 83! He is one of the rare artists who completely redefined his instrument’s role in modern music. Born in Avranches, France in 1942 and classically trained at the Conservatoire de Paris, he was originally on track for an orchestral career. But the discovery of Miles Davis and John Coltrane changed his course: Ponty began experimenting with the violin in a jazz setting, something few had dared to do at that time. By the 1960s, he was al

80K views · 2.2K reactions | Happy birthday to trailblazer Jean-Luc Ponty  In 1964, at the Antibes Jazz Festival, he was already breaking new ground by introducing the violin into modern jazz with his dazzling technique and bold creativity. Ponty's influence redefined the role of the violin in jazz, fusion, and beyond. Today, we celebrate this genius who proved the violin could truly swing. Full performance available on Qwest TV! Link in Bio. | Qwest TV | Facebook